Sean Hannity Enters Long-Term Radio Co-Syndication Deal

Sean Hannity Enters Long-Term Radio Co-Syndication Deal

--Co-Syndication Arrangement between Citadel Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Radio Networks and Clear Channel Radio's Premiere Radio Networks--

SAN ANTONIO and LOS ANGELES, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Radio Networks, Clear Channel Radio's Premiere Radio Networks and Sean Hannity today announced an unprecedented syndication arrangement for The Sean Hannity Show. Effective Dec. 28, 2008, ABC Radio Networks will continue syndicating the program on Citadel-owned stations while Premiere Radio will syndicate the program on Clear Channel-owned stations as well as radio stations not owned by either company. Advertising sales for the program will be led by Premiere Radio, which will begin selling inventory for 2009 forward, effective immediately. Going forward, Premiere Radio and ABC Radio will strategically join forces in special cases.

Sean Hannity commented, "I have a passion and a love for radio and I deeply want to thank all of my listeners and my radio partners around the country. From the very first day, 21 years ago when that red 'on-air' light went on, I have always felt I was one of the luckiest people on earth. If anybody told me back in 1987 when I began my radio journey, that I would be in this historic partnership with the two best syndication companies in radio, I would never have believed them. This deal for me is truly a dream come true, and for that I am extremely grateful to all who have made this possible."

Under the new agreement, the show will continue to air on major market Citadel News/Talk stations (WABC-New York, KABC-Los Angeles, WLS-Chicago, WMAL-Washington, DC, WBAP-Dallas, WJR-Detroit, KSFO-San Francisco, KKOH-Reno, KVOR-Colorado Springs, KKOB-Albuquerque) as well as primary Clear Channel News/Talk stations (KFYI-Phoenix, WKRC-Cincinnati, KTRH-Houston, WPGB-Pittsburgh, WIOD-Miami/Fort Lauderdale, WFLA-Tampa, WTVN-Columbus, WLAC-Nashville). The program will continue to broadcast from 3 - 6 p.m. ET and originate from its flagship, WABC-New York.

"We're extremely privileged to be working with Sean Hannity during the next phase of his remarkable career," said John Hogan, president and CEO of Clear Channel Radio. "It's a testament to both his talent and his professionalism. Sean's unique blend of energy, charisma and intelligence makes him both a tremendous broadcaster and a great asset to radio."

"We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with Sean. His show first aired on WABC, which has served as his flagship since September 10, 2001," said Farid Suleman, CEO of Citadel Broadcasting, the parent company of ABC Radio Networks. "This new partnership is groundbreaking in the syndicated programming arena. Sean is a special talent and both companies as well as our listeners will benefit from this alliance."

About Sean Hannity

Sean Hannity co-hosts the #1 rated 9 p.m. primetime cable show on the Fox News Channel, Hannity & Colmes. He also launched a solo program, Hannity's America in 2007 and immediately captured the #1 prime-time cable slot in total viewers for 9 p.m. on Sundays. Hannity is the second-most-listened-to talk show host in America who is heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide by 13.5 million weekly listeners. The Sean Hannity Show launched into national syndication on September 10, 2001. He's known for his provocative, free-wheeling, passionate commentary on politics and the American agenda. For his work in radio, Hannity has received two Marconi Awards for "Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of the Year" and is a three-time consecutive winner of the Radio & Records "National Talk Show Host of The Year Award." Hannity has also authored two # 1 best selling books. His most recent book, Deliver Us From Evil, debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-seller list and held the top spot for five consecutive weeks. His first book, Let Freedom Ring, was on that list for 17 weeks.

About Citadel Broadcasting

Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (NYSE:CDL) is the third largest radio group in the United States, with a national footprint reaching more than 50 markets. Citadel is comprised of 165 FM stations and 58 AM stations in the nation's leading markets. Citadel also owns the ABC Radio Networks business, which is one of the three largest radio networks in the United States. For more information visit http://www.citadelbroadcasting.com/.

About ABC Radio Networks

ABC Radio Networks has 4,400 affiliate radio stations reaching more than 105 million listeners in the 12+ demographic each week. Programs and services include ABC News Radio, Paul Harvey News and Comment, The Sean Hannity Show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Big Boy's Neighborhood, Imus in the Morning, The Ride with Doug and DeDe, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker, The Mark Levin Show, American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, The Michael Baisden Show and Dick Bartley's American Gold and Rock & Roll's Greatest Hits. Other ABC services include advanced digital media platforms with online interactive advertising, streaming audio and podcasts, ABC Sports Radio, syndicated music and talk programs including Flashback, format-specific ePREP, production libraries, nine 24-Hour Formats, including Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel and ESPN Radio. ABC Radio Networks en Espanol includes leading Spanish-language programming such as Conexion Thalia, Tu Vida Es Mi Vida con Maria Marin, Celebrating the Healthy Life with Maria Celeste, and ESPN Deportes Radio.

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods, and via mobile-navigation devices from Cobra, Garmin, Kenwood and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at http://www.clearchannel.com/.

About Premiere Radio Networks

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob (Kevoian) & Tom (Griswold), Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Bob Costas and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.

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CONTACT: Scott Cianciulli, +1-212-986-6667, cianciulli@braincomm.com, or
Jennifer Gery, +1-212-986-6668, gery@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd
Communicators, for Clear Channel; or Omar Thompson, +1-972-448-3387,
omar.thompson@citcomm.com, or Louis Adams, +1-972-448-3150,
louis.adams@citcomm.com, both for ABC Radio Networks; or Amir Forester of
Premiere Radio Networks, +1-818-461-5404, aforester@premiereradio.com

Web site: http://www.premiereradio.com/
http://www.clearchannel.com/
http://www.citadelbroadcasting.com/

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